Uwajimaya Village combines apartments,
retail, restaurants and
parking, all in one unique, two-block development in the heart of the
International District in Seattle. The famous Uwajimaya Asian grocery
store anchors the site, and is surrounded by a multi-ethnic food court,
a Washington Mutual Bank, several small retailers plus the Kinokuniya
Bookstore. The 176 apartments sit atop the store, surrounding a serene,
landscaped courtyard. This project was the largest new multi-family
housing development ever to be built in this neighborhood, and it has
been integral to the resurgence of new development activity in the
area.

Maria Barrientos, while a partner at
Lorig Associates, guided
this project through the initial deal making, market and financial
feasibility analysis, neighborhood acceptance, permit process, historic
district approvals, financing and design. Maria remains a partner in
the project. Laura Bachman, also while at Lorig Associates, arranged
the permanent financing for the apartment portion of the project, and
was actively involved in the marketing of the apartments.